14 · Dà Yǒu · Great Possession
乾 Heaven below, 離 Fire above
The JudgmentTâ Yû indicates that, (under the circumstances which it implies), there will be great progress and success.
Line 1In the first NINE, undivided, there is no approach to what is injurious, and there is no error. Let there be a realisation of the difficulty (and danger of the position), and there will be no error (to the end).
Line 2In the second NINE, undivided, we have a large waggon with its load. In whatever direction advance is made, there will be no error.
Line 3The third NINE, undivided, shows us a feudal prince presenting his offerings to the Son of Heaven. A small man would be unequal (to such a duty).
Line 4The fourth NINE, undivided, shows its subject keeping his great resources under restraint. There will be no error.
Line 5The fifth SIX, divided, shows the sincerity of its subject reciprocated by that of all the others (represented in the hexagram). Let him display a proper majesty, and there will be good fortune.
Line 6The topmost NINE, undivided, shows its subject with help accorded to him from Heaven. There will be good fortune, advantage in every respect.
— James Legge, 1882
Text: James Legge's 1882 translation (public domain), lightly presented. Our own reading of each hexagram is being written.